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Chapter: Chapter 04

  • PANEL 1: Nathan walking away as Eddie looks at him over the back of the couch. They continue their conversation as they walk. EDDIE: So...Are ya really taking the case? NATHAN: Don't think I've got any other choice, I made a promise. PANEL 2: Eddie raises an eyebrow, skeptical. EDDIE: And you're gonna run into this completely alone? PANEL 3: They walk into the kitchen, Eddie leaning on the entryway wall. NATHAN: So what if I am? EDDIE: It just...seems risky, is all. PANEL 4: Nathan opens the fridge and leans over to see what's inside. NATHAN: Yeah, well, it is what it is. It's not like I have a partner anymore. PANEL 5: Nathan pauses, eyes widening as he realizes something. PANEL 6: Nathan looks over his shoulder at Eddie, who is smiling smugly. PANEL 7: Nathan looks annoyed as he points at Eddie. Eddie puts his hands up in mock defense. NATHAN: ...No-- EDDIE: Hear me out.

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  • PANEL 1: Nathan clenches a fist NATHAN: I'm not dragging someone I hardly know into this! I'm not going to be responsible if you get hurt! PANEL 2: Eddie gestures to himself, frustrated EDDIE: I've already been dragged into this! I'm a witness! Hell, I'd argue after what happened at the manor I'm an active participant! PANEL 3: Nathan steps up to Eddie. NATHAN: Look, I know you think this is a walk in the park-- That it's just a few spirits, what's wrong with having a little fun, right? PANEL 4: Nathan puts a hand to his chest. NATHAN: But working with ME is far more dangerous than you could ever begin to imagine! PANEL 5: EDDIE: Going by yourself isn't any better! What if you get hurt? Or worse? Do you even fucking care that that nephew of yours would end up alone?! PANEL 6: Nathan and Eddie both look shocked at this, Eddie slapping his hands over his mouth.

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  • PANEL 1: Eddie looks nervous, stimming by shaking his hands. EDDIE: Sorry, I didn't- I don't mean that. I know it's none of my business, and if you really want me to go I will, but-- PANEL 2: Nathan looks uncertain as Eddie speaks, unable to meet his eye. EDDIE: If this is as dangerous as ya say, you're gonna get yourself killed if ya try to play lone wolf. What's Joey gonna do then? PANEL 3: Nathan huffs, looking tired. NATHAN: ...Fine- Fine, I can work with that. PANEL 4: Nathan stares at Eddie intensely. NATHAN: But the second things get too heated, you better turn and run. PANEL 5: Eddie offers her hand to Nathan, which seems to surprise him. EDDIE: Hey so long as it keeps ya out of trouble, y'got yourself a deal. PANEL 6: The two shake hands.

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  • Panel 1: Nathan and Eddie walk back into the living room. Eddie has his arms up behind his head. NATHAN: Get to sleep. If you're serious about this, you'll need the rest. EDDIE: I'll hold ya to that, too! I'm gonna sleep like a queen tonight. PANEL 2: Eddie stretches as he sits back down on the couch. PANEL 3: Eddie flops back down onto the couch, out of Nathan's sight. PANEL 4: Nathan stares back at Eddie, uncertain. After a moment, he turns away and turns off the lights. He looks tired, dejected, as he heads upstairs.

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  • PANEL 1: A birds eye view of Nathan walking into his bedroom. His room is messy, in stark contrast to the rest of the house. The floor is littered with old clothes, papers, and trash. A desk off to the right is covered in papers. There's a small hole in the wall above the desk, the wall also has frames of photos and old papers. PANEL 2: Something on the desk catches Nathan's eye, he looks nervous. PANEL 3: We see the papers on Nathan's desk, all of them are articles and photographs related to Wilbur's death. There's a photo of Wilbur to the left, but all we see of him is a silhouette. There's a newspaper with the headline WILBUR VARGAS KILLED IN FIRE AT P.I. OFFICES. The article reads as follows: Wilbur Vargas, local private investigator and co-host of paranormal investigation show 'ParaNathan,' has died following a fire at the Vargas's Private/Paranormal Investigative Offices. His brother, Nathan, was rushed to hospital with severe injuries but luckily survived. According to Nathan, the fire broke out in the downstairs workshop. He is unsure of how the fire started, but believes a piece of tech Wilbur was working on had backfired and caused the accident. Wilbur leaves behind a seven year old son, who is now in his uncle's custody. A private funeral service is to be held next week.

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  • PANEL 1: This panel is drawn in a sketchy, black and white style. Nathan blankly stares at the newspaper on his desk, transfixed by it. Behind him are sketchy flames, the hair on the top of his head and the areas where we can see his burn scars turn to flames. The newspaper on the desk now reads He's dead and you're still here. PANEL 2: Nathan shakes himself out of his trance, the art style returning to normal. PANEL 3: Nathan sits down on his bed, removing his prosthetic leg. PANEL 4: Nathan lying in bed, curled up and looking uneasy as he tries to sleep. The sketchy-styled fire from before slowly creeps in on him from the darkness that surrounds him.

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